Aptos · 95003

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 95003 are the same schools listed on the Aptos page.

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95003 at a glance

95003 (Aptos) has 5 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

3Elementary schools 2High schools

2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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State avg.
38.9

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3 comparable schools · average 43.1/100 · range 28.9–51.5

High schools

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State avg.
54.0

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2 comparable schools · average 46.7/100 · range 36.1–57.3

Explore ZIP codes near 95003

ZIP	Area	Ranked schools	Distance
95073	Soquel	4	3.6 mi
95065	Santa Cruz	3	5.5 mi
95062	Santa Cruz	10	5.7 mi
95066	Scotts Valley	4	8.6 mi
95076	Watsonville	25	8.8 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

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Building Momentum 3 Growth Engine 2

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Schools in 95003

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Elementary schools in 95003 · 3 schools

School	Exceeded	Score
Valencia Elementary Pajaro Valley Unified Growth Engine	32.6%	78th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
Rio del Mar Elementary Pajaro Valley Unified Growth Engine	26.3%	75th percentile · SolidScope Score 49/100
Mar Vista Elementary Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum	11.1%	32nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100

High schools in 95003 · 2 schools

Compare	School	Exceeded	Score
	Aptos High Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum	15.8%	64th percentile · SolidScope Score 57/100
	Delta Charter Santa Cruz City High Building Momentum	6.1%	8th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 36/100

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Sources & reporting years

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Data limitations

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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 95003?

This SchoolScope directory lists 5 public schools in 95003 (Aptos) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.

Which schools have the highest scores in 95003?

Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Valencia Elementary (52/100). High: Aptos High (57/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.

Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?

Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.

Are schools in 95003 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?

No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.

What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?

Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.

Where do these results come from?

The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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